Rueben's Ramblings

Hey All,

Here are the entertainment news items for this past week:

RENEWALS/CANCELLATIONS

Perry Mason” has been canceled at HBO after two seasons. (Variety)

The CW has given an early renewal order to one of the network’s new fall series – the Canadian drama Sullivan’s Crossing, a family drama starring Morgan Kohan (When Hope Calls) and former CW alums Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls) and Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill), which is based on the novels by Robyn Carr (who is also the author of the books on which the Netflix series Virgin River are based. (The Hollywood Reporter)

TV DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Looks like Dick Wolf is expanding the world of Law & Order to Canada. Citytv has given an order for Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, the 10-episdoe drama that will follow an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in Toronto. (The Hollywood Reporter)

TV CASTING NEWS

Sean Bean and Miranda Richardson will star opposite John Malkovich in a biopic that will be about Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. Ben Schnetzer (The Book Thief) is taking over from Rupert Friend, who had to bow out due to scheduling difficulties. The movie, set to be called, The Yellow Tie will tell the story of controversial classical conductor Sergiu Celibidache, one of Romania’s best known classical music artists. He battled homelessness and prejudice before becoming the youngest ever conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. (Variety)

The Amazon small screen adaptation of Cruel Intentions will be saying goodbye to Broadway star Laura Benanti, who was to recur on the series, but has to bow out due to scheduling conflicts. (Variety)

Mo Brings Plenty from Yellowstone has joined the cast of the 1883 offshoot Lawmen: Bass Reeves, playing Minco Dodge, a Choctaw Native American who is friends with the title character, who will be played by David Oyelowo. (TV Line)

Mark Ruffalo has landed the lead role in the untitled upcoming HBO limited series from Brad Ingelsby that will follow a task force of law enforcement officers and the criminals they are trying to apprehend. (Variety)

Details have leaked for the HBO big budget Harry Potter series, including the following cast members: Lesley Manville who will play Professor McGonegal; Liam Cunningham who will play Dumbledore; Andy Serkis who will play Hagrid and Christopher Eccleston playing Profesor Snape. It’s also been rumored that David Tennant is the top choice for Tom Riddle/Voldermort and Ruth Wilson in talks for a major villain role. (Fan Fest Online)

MADE FOR TV MOVIE NEWS

Paris Christmas Waltz is the sequel movie to The Christmas Waltz BUT the sequel will air on Great American Family while the original movie aired on the Hallmark Channel. The sequel will star Glee alum Matthew Morrison and soap star Jen Lilley. (Deadline)

That’s it. Enjoy!